Biomechanical comparison of six suture configurations using a large diameter polyester prosthesis in the muscular process of the equine arytenoid cartilage

Autor: Steven H. Hendrick, Ryan W. Shoemaker, Jenny Kelly, David G. Wilson, James L. Carmalt
Rok vydání: 2009
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Zdroj: Veterinary surgery : VS. 37(6)
ISSN: 1532-950X
Popis: Objective— To compare biomechanical properties of 6 suture configurations using a large diameter polyester prosthesis in the muscular process (MP) of the arytenoid cartilage and to determine failure mode. Study Design— Experimental study. Sample Population— Cadaveric equine larynges (n=121). Methods— Suture configurations (4 single, 2 double) were inserted, and then constructs were tested in a single-cycle to failure at a 100 mm/min distraction. Load deformation curves were generated to assess the biomechanical properties of each construct. A 1-way ANOVA was used to compare the mean differences in construct failure force, cricoarytenoid joint (CAJ) disarticulation force, and energy stored at failure. A 2-sample t-test was used to compare single versus double suture patterns and a Fisher's exact test was used to compare failure mode. Results— Both construct and CAJ failure force were significantly greater (P
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